Removing paint from Knoll fabric

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25/03/2009 3:17 am

I have a Saarinen chair that has a few paint spots on it (not sure what kind of paint). Looking for recommendations on how to safely remove the spots... Thanks.

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25/03/2009 4:52 am

Assuming it's vintage fabric
it's probably wool, so you might try mixing a bit of paint thinner and water and dab it on the paint. This hopefully will losen up the paint so you can carefully pick it off.
Dilute the thinner...it's worth a try.

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25/03/2009 4:59 am

Sorry
I should have elaborated, I don't believe the fabric is wool. It's not the classic nubby type. There is no tag. Seems like a more commercial-type upholstery, so I think it may be polyester or nylon.

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25/03/2009 6:04 am

Goof-Off
If it's latex paint, Goof-Off will probably get it out. You should test it on the fabric in an inconspicuous place.
Make sure you get Goof-Off and not Goo-Gone, which is something else. Goof-Off is naptha-based, I think. It also works really well on adhesive residue from stickers and tape, but you can't use it on plastics.

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